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Sexual assault has the potential to profoundly impact your mental health, making it challenging to move on from the assault. Any time you are a victim of sexual assault, it’s crucial to seek therapy from a qualified therapist to help you deal with the trauma.

Therapists and counselors trained in sexual assault will you help heal from your experience and move forward with your life. Whether you are located in downtown Pleasanton, the suburbs of Pleasanton, other nearby places such as Dublin, Fremont, or anywhere else in California, Mental Health Match can help you easily find an experienced therapist or counselor who best meets your needs.

Signs You May Need Sexual Assault Therapy

The effects of sexual assault can be detrimental, ranging from Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) to depression. Here are some signs you may need sexual assault therapy:

  • You relive the assault in dreams or flashbacks.
  • You actively try to avoid anything that reminds you of the assault.
  • You feel profound, lingering sadness.
  • You feel hopeless.
  • Your self-confidence is lacking.
  • You feel ashamed or blame yourself for the assault.

If you are having any of the following symptoms, we urge you to see a counselor. Licensed therapist Miranda Campbell has some tips in this article for telling your partner about your experience with sexual assault.

Don’t Wait: Get Sexual Assault Therapy Today

With ongoing sessions from a sexual assault therapist, you can begin to unpack your feelings and emotions and work toward getting to a healthier mental state. And Mental Health Match makes finding a licensed therapist a breeze. Start by browsing for an expert below or by using our free therapist matching tool.

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Work on an actionable set of tools and exercises that you can use today and in the years to come to improve communication and resolve conflicts to have real intimacy & joy. Relationships take work, sometimes more than couples expect. But it's doable!

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That since 1997, I’ve helped hundreds of couples overcome their relationship obstacles and unlock deeper intimacy. I use the Gottman Method and hands-on counseling to take you from struggling to satisfied.

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I prioritize building a strong bond with my clients and tailor my approach to their needs. I favor Narrative Therapy but also incorporate Gestalt for teenagers, Cognitive Behaviorism for addicts, and Strategic Therapy. Milton Erickson and Michael White have greatly influenced my practice.

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Uncover the patterns and beliefs that hold you back while developing new, healthier ways of coping. You will gain alternative perspectives and skills to improve relationships and increase your self-efficacy and confidence.

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I integrate different therapy techniques to build resilience by developing a toolbox of coping skills. I’ll improve your understanding of how your thoughts and feelings impact your actions so that you can feel more empowered and enact real change.

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We will work on identifying the threads, both painful and joyful, that run through the stories of your life. Once we get a good sense of those contours, we'll start gently tugging apart the threads until the knot doesn't hurt anymore.

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I often use more skills-based therapies as we begin work together to decrease the frequency and intensity of your symptoms. After you feel more stable, we use more insight-based, psychodynamic, and trauma-informed therapies to create lasting change.

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Ah Hyun "Ashley" Lee
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talk about your past, childhood experiences, and family dynamics that continue to bother you in your current relationships, work, and self. It's all connected. We will start to process what happened. Our goal is to no longer be disturbed by them.


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talk about your past, childhood experiences, and family dynamics that continue to bother you in your current relationships, work, and self. It's all connected. We will start to process what happened. Our goal is to no longer be disturbed by them.

Something to know about my approach is:

I am a Certified EMDR Therapist and a Relational Therapist who talks a lot about emotions and core beliefs/narratives and asks you to notice sensations in your body when sharing your stories. It's scary to face/sit with them. I'm here as a safeguard.

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